10 All-in-One Casseroles to Add to Your Weeknight Dinner Rotation

There’s something so satisfying about serving a warm casserole for dinner, especially when it covers all the bases by combining a protein, grain and vegetable. But there’s more to love about the casseroles we’re talking about today: You can almost always prep them ahead of time or double them up as you go. Make one for now, and save the other in the freezer for later or for a friend.

Not every casserole requires hours of time in the oven. Rachael Ray saves time by cooking the pasta, sausage and veggies separately, then popping the whole casserole under the broiler for a few minutes at the end.

This versatile option combines all the fresh flavors of your favorite enchiladas into one mouthwatering dish. Want to use rice instead of quinoa? How about adding chicken? Yes and absolutely. I’ve prepped this casserole every possible way, and the results are always the same: delicious.

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Not only does this speedy casserole feature a brilliant splash of color and flavor with the addition of tomatoes and broccoli, but this classic casserole recipe another major perk: You need only one pan to make it.

Save this one for your post-Easter ham leftovers. It features a rich cream sauce with just enough peas for a pop of color.

Charity Curley Mathews is the mom of four small kids and lives in North Carolina on a mini farm in the making. She’s a contributor to InStyle, The Huffington Post and eHow Food and the founder of Foodlets.com, a food and parenting blog where every recipe is full of fresh ingredients, simple to make and kid-tested x4. You can follow her on Facebook.